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De L'Europe Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands · Independent · Apex Luxury
Willem Hamer Jr.'s neo-Renaissance hotel opened on the Amstel on 23 September 1896, on the site of the 1482 Het Rondeel tower and the 1638 inn that later became Amsterdam's first family hotel. Freddy Heineken bought the house in the 1950s; Heineken still owns it. Freddy's Bar keeps his name, Flore cooks upstairs, and De L'Europe became the first hotel in the Netherlands awarded three MICHELIN Keys.
- 107 rooms
- Opened 1896
- Neighborhood: Old Centre
- Rooms from 269 sq ft (25 m²)
- Architect: Willem Hamer Jr.
- Interiors: Nicemakers
About De L'Europe Amsterdam
- Opened 23 September 1896 to a Willem Hamer Jr. neo-Renaissance design; the name was transferred from an older Hotel de L'Europe on Prins Hendrikkade.
- Stands on the site of the 1482 Het Rondeel defensive tower; an inn opened here in 1638, and from 1845 Het Rondeel was Amsterdam's first hotel that catered to families.
- Alfred Freddy Heineken bought the hotel in the 1950s; Heineken still owns it, and Freddy's Bar carries his name.
- First hotel in the Netherlands awarded three MICHELIN Keys; 107 rooms including 55 suites.
- A Dutch rijksmonument on Nieuwe Doelenstraat, facing the Munt where the Amstel meets the Rokin.
History
De L'Europe Amsterdam occupies the Amstel corner at Nieuwe Doelenstraat, on the site of the 1482 Het Rondeel tower. An inn opened here in 1638; from 1845 Het Rondeel was run as Amsterdam's first hotel that catered to families. The Dutch Hotel Company demolished that building and opened the present neo-Renaissance hotel, designed by Willem Hamer Jr., on 23 September 1896, taking the name from an older Hotel de L'Europe on Prins Hendrikkade. Alfred Freddy Heineken bought the hotel in the 1950s; Heineken still owns it. Freddy's Bar is named for him. The hotel is a Leading Hotels of the World member and a rijksmonument.
The setting
De L'Europe Amsterdam sits toward the southeast of Old Centre in Amsterdam. Rembrandt House Museum is roughly 6 minutes' walk; Royal Palace Amsterdam is roughly 8 minutes' walk. The Old Centre is Amsterdam's postcard made walkable: Dam Square, canal belts, and hotel palaces that still open onto the Amstel. Bikes, brown cafes, and a night from canal-house dining to a late drink. 15-minute walk to Rijksmuseum. Overlooks Amstel River.
Restaurants and bars
- Flore — Restaurant · conscious fine dining · Two MICHELIN Stars
- Marie — Restaurant · classic French brasserie
- Graziella — Restaurant · authentic Italian trattoria
- Chapter 1896 — Restaurant
- Freddy's Bar — Bar
Experiences
- Restaurant Flore — Two MICHELIN-star conscious fine-dining restaurant on property.
- Boat tours from Marie's Sundeck — Boat rental partners and canal tours, with a docking area for boat-to-terrace arrival at the sundeck.
- IN-HUYS concept store — On-site literary-themed concept store.
- Wellness centre — State-of-the-art wellness centre on the property.
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
- MICHELIN Three Keys (2026)
- Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards (2025)
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